[Bac Ninh - Vietnam] Operations Program Manager

People Profilers's client is a leading global expert in optimizing contract manufacturing
processes by specializing in comprehensive, talent-led solutions that help our customers streamline operations, maximize efficiencies, and unlock the full potential of offshore markets.

Job Overview
We're looking for an experienced and highly motivated Factory Operations Program Manager to be our on-site operations lead at our customers FATP (Final Assembly, Test, and Pack) vendor. The Factory Operations Program Manager plays a critical leadership role in launching new products with excellence ensuring operational readiness, quality, cost-efficiency, and supply availability from early development through mass production and post-ramp optimization.
In this role you will lead cross-functional efforts to successfully transition new products from
development into mass production. Youll serve as the critical liaison between product development, manufacturing partners (OEMs/CMs), and internal teams across engineering, quality, supply chain, sourcing, planning, and finance.

Job Description
Lead cross-functional development builds through all phases (EVT, DVT, PVT, Ramp) by coordinating readiness activities across internal teams and external manufacturing partners.
Drive operational readiness by ensuring factory readiness (people, process, equipment, fixtures, materials) for NPI ramps and product launches.
Own the end-to-end capacity planning including equipment strategy, factory budget oversight, and readiness tracking.
Ensure supply continuity and part readiness through close coordination with supply chain, sourcing, and materials teams proactively managing material risks and shortages.
Influence product design to enhance manufacturability, testability, and operational scalability while balancing quality, flexibility, and cost.
Identify and manage manufacturing and supply risks, turning them into proactive opportunities with internal and external partners.
Support post-ramp qualifications, leading continuous improvement initiatives driven by field quality feedback, material availability, and cost optimization.
Build strong relationships with CM's to ensure high quality and a predictable supply.
Manage clear communication and alignment across all levels of the organization presenting
updates, risks, and recommendations to executive stakeholders.
Maintain and track operational budgets, working closely with finance and factory teams to ensure cost efficiency during NPI execution.

Required Qualifications
5 - 10+ years in high-volume manufacturing, supply chain, or operations program management ideally in electronics/hardware environments.
Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical) required; MS, MBA, or equivalent
preferred.
Proven leadership managing OEM operations, driving NPI ramps, and executing complex builds and high volume production.
Exceptional project/program management skills, with strong bias for action in ambiguous and fastpaced settings.
Excellent communication skills in both English and Mandarin at all organizational levels.
Technical depth in manufacturing processes and supply chain best practices.
Ability to travel up to ~40% to various international destinations.

Contact: Phuong Le

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0903432692